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femicide Synonyms

Another word for femicide

Choosing another word for femicide depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The intentional killing of a woman or girl, particularly by a man and on account of her gender.

Usage Example

"International human rights organizations have called for stronger legislation to combat rising rates of feminicide."

Strongest
feminicide
gynecide
gynaecide

• noun (Context 2)

A person who kills a woman or girl.

Usage Example

"The prosecutor presented overwhelming evidence that led to the conviction of the accused murderer."

Strong
murderer

Opposites of femicide

The opposite of femicide shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

androcide
See all opposites of femicide

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Femicide. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/femicide
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